The Intellectual Viewpoint: Travel: Boston



Updated: January 18, 2004 04:35 PM ET




	Overview

	The most comparable city to Boston, MA is New York City. Though even between that comparison, they are two different worlds. While in Boston I went on the Freedom Trail which consists of a three mile walk through Boston and many historical sites which can be found below. The trail is a red painted and/or brick line that spans the entire three mile walk. I found learning about the history of Boston to be quite an enjoyable learning experience. I had also visited Harvard University and Harvard Square. Harvard Square was mostly restaurants and shops in close proximity to the University. The University itself was culturally rich in architectural design. Traveling through Boston can become a bit tricky, it is a city afterall. There was a bit of construction on the roads throughout the city, and there was a large portion of an actual highway that was located under the city, exits and all. There was many sights to see, and many more activities that we did not have the time to enjoy, but I plan on visiting Boston again, it was a wonderful city, rich in culture, and in history.

	Convention & Visitor Bureaus

	Massachusets Office of Travel and Tourism www.mass-vacation.com (617) 973-8500 10 Park Plaza, Suite 4510 Boston, MA 02116	Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau www.bostonusa.com (888) SEE BOSTON Two Copley Place, Suite 105 Boston, MA 02116

	Historical Sites

	The Freedom Trail www.thefreedomtrail.org (617) 357-8300 99 Chauncy Street, Suite 401 Boston, MA 02111	Boston Common www.cityofboston.gov (617) 635-4505 Boston Common Boston, MA 02111

	State House www.state.ma.us (617) 727-3676 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02133	Park Street Church www.parkstreet.org (617) 523-3383 One Park Street Boston, MA 02108

	Kings Chapel www.kings-chapel.org (617) 227-2155 64 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108	Benjamin Franklin's Statue www.cityofboston.gov School Street Boston, MA

	The Old Corner Bookstore www.historicboston.org (617) 367-4004 3 School Street Boston, MA 02108	Old South Meeting House www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org (617) 482-6439 310 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108

	Old State House www.bostonhistory.org (617) 720-1713 206 Washington Street Boston, MA 02109	Site of Boston Massacre www.bostonhistory.org (617) 720-1713 206 Washington Street Boston, MA 02109

	Faneuil Hall Market Place www.faneiuilhallmarketplace.com (617) 242-5642 4 S. Market Building Boston, MA 02109	Paul Revere's House www.paulreverehouse.org (617) 523-2338 19 North Square Boston, MA 02113

	Old North Church www.oldnorth.com (617) 523-6676 193 Salem Street Boston, MA 02113	Copp's Hill www.cityofboston.gov (617) 635-4505 Hull Street Boston, MA

	USS Constitution www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org (617) 242-5670 Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA 02129	Bunker Hill www.cityofboston.gov (617) 242-5641 Monument Square Charlestown, MA

	Shopping and City Centers

	Quincy Market www.faneiuilhallmarketplace.com (617) 242-5642 4 S. Market Building Boston, MA 02109	Harvard Square www.harvardsquare.com (617) 491-3434 18 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138

	Universities

	Harvard University www.harvard.edu (617) 495-1000 University Hall Cambridge, MA 02138